12/13/2025
PSOAS, "THE MUSCLE OF THE SOUL"
The iliopsoas is a powerful hip flexor and external rotator of the femur, it is the deepest and stabilizing muscle of the human body, which affects our structural balance, range of motion, joint mobility and functioning of the abdominal organs.
It is the only muscle that connects the spine (the 5 lumbar vertebrae) to the legs, responsible for keeping us standing and the one that allows us to lift our legs to walk.
A healthy psoas stabilizes the spine and provides support across the trunk, also forming a good shelf for the abdominal organs.
The psoas is also a "ORGAN OF PERCEPTION" with a great emotional component, composed of bio-intelligent tissue, which literally embodies our deepest desire to survive and to thrive.
That is, it is the PRIMARY MESSENGER of the central nervous system, so it is also considered as a spokesperson of emotions. This is because the psoas is connected to the diaphragm through the connective tissue or fascia, so it is affected both in breathing and in fear reflex.
A fast-paced lifestyle and stress generate adrenaline that chronically STENS the psoas, preparing it to run, jump into action or shrink to protect us.
If we constantly keep the psoas in tension due to stress, eventually it begins to SHORTEN and HARDEN.
This will hinder our posture and the functions of the organs residing in the abdomen, leading to back pain, sciatica, disc problems, hip degeneration, painful menstruation or digestive problems.
Shortening of the psoas causes tension of the downward vertebrae, causing discal pressure and lumbar hyperlordosis.
Occasions back pain, sprains, tension in the iliacs and thigh.
Students, Clerks, Drivers, ... everyone is affected, sedentary people suffer a shortening, as well as cycling athletes, spinning, triathlon, footballers... due to the constant flexing.
On the other hand, a tense psoas sends tension signals to the nervous system, interferes with the movement of fluids and affects diaphragmatic breathing.
In fact, the psoas is so intensely involved in basic physical and emotional reactions that when it is chronically tensed, it is sending the body continuous signals of DANGER, so it can affect the exhaustion of the adrenal glands and the immune system.
This situation is aggravated by the way we sit or the postures of our daily habits, which reduce our natural movements and further constrain the muscle.
A released psoas allows to lengthen the front of the thighs much more and allows the legs and pelvis to move with greater fluidity and independence.
Improves the position of the spine and the entire torso, consequently repercussing on improving the functions of the abdominal organs, respiration and heart.
When we cultivate the health of our psoas our vital energies are recharged and we reconnect with our CREATIVE POTENTIAL.
In some Eastern philosophies the psoas is known as the "MUSCLE OF THE SOUL", a main energy center of the body.
Simple relaxation of the psoas and diaphragm through stretching can dramatically reduce pain and posture symptoms.
The more flexible and strong the psoas is, the more our vital energy can flow through bones, muscles and joints.
The psoas would be like a conduit organ of energy, a core that connects us to the earth, allowing us to create a firm and balanced support from the center of our pelvis.
Thus, the spine extends and through it, all our vitality can flow.
